U.S. imports of Aromatic Alcohols and Their Halogenated, Sulfonated, Nitrated & Nitrosated Derivatives (Other) (HS 290629) totaled $1.2M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Aromatic Alcohols and Their Halogenated, Sulfonated, Nitrated & Nitrosated Derivatives (Other) paid $308K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPhenethyl alcohol (2906291000), a rose-scented compound central to the fragrance and flavor industry, and other aromatic odoriferous or flavoring compounds (2906292000) represent the commercially dominant products in this heading. India leads US supply, with China the second-ranked source; goods from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. The heading also includes 1,1-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethanol (dicofol-related compound, 2906293000), a pesticide-related substance that may require EPA review at entry depending on intended use.
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79 import shipments a month
Phenethyl alcohol used as a fragrance or flavor ingredient is generally reviewed by FDA as a food additive or GRAS substance when destined for food applications. For cosmetic use, no pre-market approval is required, but the importer must ensure the product meets applicable purity standards. Pharmaceutical applications trigger FDA drug-substance review. A licensed customs broker can help coordinate the appropriate agency review based on declared end-use.
The compound classified under 2906293000 — 1,1-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethanol — is structurally related to pesticide chemistry and may require EPA review under FIFRA if imported for pesticidal use. Importers should declare the intended use accurately and consult both a licensed customs broker and an EPA regulatory specialist before shipment.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$581KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.4M of Aromatic Alcohols and Their Halogenated, Sulfonated, Nitrated & Nitrosated Derivatives (Other) and exported $6.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 2906
Subheading 290629 · $1.2M of $19.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2906292000 | Other Aromatic Odiferous or Flavoring Compounds | $858K | 21.97% | 100.00% | $188K |
| 2906291000 | Phenethyl Alcohol | $409K | 20.04% | 100.00% | $82K |
| 2906296000 | Other Aromat Alchls and Halo, Sulfo, Nitrd Etc Der | $176K | 21.37% | 100.00% | $38K |
| 2906293000 | 1,1-Bis(4-Chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-Trichloroethanol, Etc | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2906290000 | Aromatic Alcohols and Their Halo Etc Deriv, NESOI | $581K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and China together supply 88% of it. China pays 35.6% duty; Italy 5.5%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 21.35% of imports for consumption.